Why Rug Size Matters!
Happy Wednesday!
I love the look of area rugs in rooms, they seem to always unify the room and make the room look complete. Sometimes I see itsy bitsy area rugs in large rooms and the rug can sometimes throw a whole room off.
Here are a few guidelines to make sure you have the right size rug.
- The front legs of your furniture should be on the rug or all the legs of the furniture should be placed on the rug for living room or family room furniture.
- Some designers suggest extending the rug 6″ on either side of the couch in a living or family room.
Dining Room
- I always think about this guideline in terms of having enough rug extended to accommodate a chair being pulled out when you want to sit down.
Smaller Rugs
- They can add texture and colour to a room. If you own a cool looking rug show it off! A smaller rug in the front entrance can sometimes work if you want to showcase the front entrance tile.
Bedrooms
- From what I can find roaming the internet the general rule is that the rug should extend 12-18 inches beyond the sides of the bed. (Depending on the size of your bed; King size bed=18 inches.
These are only guidelines and work well if you are staging your room!
Here is an example of a nice sized rug for the living room-DiGiacoma Homes & Renovations
